The effects of financial controls of activity operations
By: Maureen Alexander
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) 
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Description: The Quadrennial Defense Review underscored the importance of reevaluating the operation of the      Department of Defense. The Department of the Navy Organization Management and Infrastructure Team is      charged with generating analysis to arrive at recommendations for change that will improve decision makers      information and incentives. Through the use of survey research, and sorting techniques, this thesis identifies      the need for budget flexibility during the execution phase for commanders to address emergent issues at the      local level, especially at Recruiting, Supply and Support commands. Financial controls such as fences,      floors, ceilings and thresholds erode the commander's ability to manage the organization effectively. The      financial controls and reduced funding combine to cause difficulties in command operations. The result is a      hierarchy of funding. The mission first, quality of life second and facilities last. A model program, exercising      budget flexibility during the budget execution phase, is recommended to provide further concrete evidence.
Notes: "December 1997."

Thesis advisor(s): Robert Barrios-Choplin, John E. Mutty.

Thesis (M.S. in Management) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181)

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